RedRider
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Jeff, Unless you need a trailer for a specific need that a standard pull-behind cannot handle (or need one available all the time), you are welcome to use mine. It gets used about once per year when I go on a trip with my wife. It is a good solid trailer, but will not get many Oohs and Aahs. Let me know if you are interested and I can shoot you some pics. RR
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Charlie, You may want to check your overflow bottle. You may have it too full. It is located behind the right (throttle) side cover. The side cover can be removed by taking out the rear allan head screw. The front screw is just cosmetic. The bottle should only be about 1/2 full (there is a line on it for reference). If it isn't full when you have an overflow spill, you will need to check your overflow line for obstruction or damage. Glad you got it going. RR
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About 5-6000 miles are all you are going to get from a 404. Not a good tire for this heavy of a bike. Take the opportunity to switch it out to an E3 (or Avon Venom, or Michelin Commander) while it is down. When the 404 runs out, it does it quickly. Don't ask why I know. RR
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Looks great. However, calling an '05 an old girl? She is barely of legal age. Still under the protection of Father Yamaha (warranty). RR
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Was the fluid from the overflow or did it pop a leak somewhere? The fan is a pretty simple setup with power wires running thru a thermal switch to the electric fan. The only thing I can think of that would fry the fuse is if the fan is obstructed or there is a frayed wire somewhere. RR
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Do they make one of those to fit a St. Bernard? Probably not. Will need to get a hack. Love the Doggles. RR
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Steering head
RedRider replied to IH Truck Guy's topic in Venture and Venture Royale Tech Talk ('83 - '93)
I think the nut you are referring to is 27 mm (on a 2nd Gen). Is this the one in center of the triple tree on the top of the steering stem? If you find out, let me know. I will be coming down to Milwaukee this week and can loan you the 27 mm socket and a Dingy-made steering head spanner wrench. RR -
LilBev, Yeah, it locks right down to the passenger grab bars with some U-bolts. Very steady and secure. I noticed you have a GS750E. Just picked up an '82 GS750T for a song (actually just spent $35 more than the bike's price on dinner tonight with my wife and daughter). Will take a little work, but looks to be a great bike. RR
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18.5 hours. With gas stops 20 hours tops. Good day's ride. RR
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The 5 gallon aux tank has been received, fitted, and mounted. My 3 gallon aux tank is now boxed up and ready for the next owner that wants to extend their riding range. This tank is a cylinder 8" dia x 16" long with a vented gas cap. It has the fuel line fitting already installed in the bung, an internal baffle, and comes with mounting straps. You can see the design at www.tourtank.com. The mounting used on my Venture was on a shaped board that was bolted to the passenger grab rails (need to remove the pillion seat). Easy to plumb into the main fuel line. All you will need is the mounting board, (4) U-bolts, (4) 1/4-20x1.5" bolts with insert nuts, fuel line, inline fuel filter, a ball valve, brass T-fitting, about 6 feet of 5/16" fuel line, and (6) hose clamps. It works well with gravity feed so no aux fuel pump is required (therefore, no electrical wiring at all). All these components can be purchased at any auto parts and/or hardware store (except the mounting board - you will need to make that - I can provide a pattern). This 3 gallon tank will extend your range about 100 miles depending on your riding style. I am entering some Long Distance riding events this year and needed to maximize my range. The max fuel load allowed in Iron Butt Association approved events is 11.5 gallons (5.9 in stock tank + 5 in new aux tank is close enough without going over). There is an ad in the classified. Ride safe, Ride long. RR http://2000rsv.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Misc/1000702/530232780_kAXFy-S.jpg
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However, Boomer, can you sneak around better than my dog (big one)? Hope to meet you at the Cheesecake open house. I was originally thinking it would be somewhat unlikely to get there, but some changes happened today that may make it work. We will see. (and I will share cheesecake with friends that don't mess with my dog). RR.... who can sleep thru anything 'cause my dog can't.
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Nice Trek Bike - the finest of Milwaukee Iron (I know they are no longer made of iron, but ...) RR
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In the poor house. Is it any wonder the 2nd bike is a KLR? RR
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The color of those lights make your bike seem 'cold' - although with the background, it may be. Very cool effect. I like. RR
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OK. I shimmed the needle in my KLR650 over the winter (called the 22 cent Mod - the cost of an M4 brass washer). I does help the thumper run better. I had not heard about doing it on the Venture. However, with setting the float levels and getting all the boots properly seated, the bike is running better than when I drove it off the lot 8 years and 70,000 miles ago. I don't think I am going to mess with it anymore. Thanks for the update. RR
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You mean there was something additional I should have done when I had the carbs out? AAARRRGGGHHHH!!!! RR
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Picture a bucket - with no bottom to it. Kind of like a boat, but more fun. Initial cost of the Venture (bought 2000RSV in 2002 with 9000 miles) Already had installed: Light bar, backrest, saddle bag rails, front fender rail, trailer hitch, chrome cresents (behind pass foot boards), trunk rack, chrome brake and clutch reservoir covers, and tank bib. I have added or purchased: CD player - bought installed for 2 years and then sold. Upgraded lights Harley brake lights/bracket Aux fuse block Several sets of tires Stebel horn Raising links Handlebar Risers Longhorn highway foot pegs Zumo 550 Rain suit(s) Airhawk Sheepskin Corbon saddle - bought and sold Russell Day Long Saddle Gel cushion (for the bride to ride pillion) K&N air filters Chrome radiator cover Upgraded clutch spring Several helmets Several headsets in said helmets Lots of specialty tools Aux fuel tanks - 3 gal and 5 gal Chrome choke lever cover Water bottle holder Voltmeter (installed on bike) Dual Heat-Troller Electric jacket liner Electric gloves Odyssee AGM battery Battery Tender Motorcycle lift Carbon One adapter Shim kit and feeler gauge ColorTune CarbTune Plug kit Heavy duty cover Light duty travel cover Armored Air jacket Armored all season textile jacket (in 2 sizes) Leather chaps Armored Air overpants Armored all season textile overpants couple pairs riding boots Special padded socks Special flat seam undershorts for long distant comfort Several pairs riding gloves Service Manual AMA membership Membership to this fine sight and we can't forget - getting a couple of friends (additional bikes) so the Venture doesn't feel lonely in the garage during the winter. I'm sure there is more. Thought of a couple more: Pull behind trailer for when the bride comes along. Front chock for trailering bike (only used once on the Venture - she doesn't like the trailer). Tank bag Rick Butler cable for tying in bluetooth phone to Zumo to headset Dingy steering nut tool (really nice) This is an addiction. I believe the need to go riding is in order. RR
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Larry, dont be so sure on that cheesecake yet. I am riding the Hill Country that week and may need to swing east on the way home. I would even beat out FlyinFool since I live north of him in Cheeseheadland. Hmmmm, stopping by Sweetnothing's would mean needing to IronButt it from Conroe to Fond du Lac on Sunday - with a tummy full of cheesecake. 1250 miles - might work. Would really enjoy meeting some of you southern folks. And Congratulations on the new digs. RR
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Finally finished getting everything together after doing a variety of maintenance jobs on Red. Backed it out of the Mancave and it wouldn't go forward. Felt like I had an emergency brake on. Knew this wasn't right, so I had my boys push me back into the cave and did a little troubleshooting. Quickly realized that the drive shaft was not properly engaged with the U-Joint. It was laying next to the U-joint rather than in it. Quickly took all the rear end stuff off so I could unmount and remount the pumpkin. This time I got it in there properly. Put it back together, pushed it out of the cave, threw on the helmet (new Aria - maiden voyage for that too), and took off. First stop was the neighborhood gas station to fill up with fresh gas. Next was to hit the highway and let Red stretch its legs. And stretch it did. WOW! She now has more performance than I have ever felt. One of the carb boots was not seated properly when I took it apart. I assume it had been like that since I bought it with 9000 mile on her. There are now 75000 miles. It felt different decelerating also. No popping, banging, or smell of gas. Looking forward to seeing how my gas mileage has changed. It really was wonderful getting some wind in my face - if only for about 15 miles. RR
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Thanks for the input LilBeaver, this is the type of info I need to know about this bike. I probably won't get started on this bike until late summer or fall since I have been spending quite a bit of time in the garage already. Lots of house and yard maintenance to be done first (now that the Venture and KLR are running well). However, I would really like to spend a couple of days just seeing if I can get this going. It's a pretty cool looking ride. I will let you know about the sissy bar. Not sure yet. RR
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My Sister-in-Law got me hooked up with a guy that quit riding a few years ago and had a motorcycle sitting around that he wanted to get rid of. Was amazed at how great of shape it was in (especially for what I paid for it). Woohoo!! New toy. 1982 Suzuki GS750. About 8000 miles. I suspect it will take 2 days to get it running unless I run into major surprises. RR
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Finally got the picture of the final calculation sheet. RR
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Take it to a local locksmith. Their equipment is better, their skill is better, and their key selection is better. And it will still only cost a couple of bucks. I tried to have keys made at a local hardware store. They made one, I tested it, no worky. Again, and again. They made 3 keys, none worked. Went to a locksmith and had copies made. All worked first time. RR
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Yup, I understand. When I am traveling with the bride, regular tank fillup intervals is pushing it. But that's OK. When I am riding with her, we are generally just running around the midwest for a 500-600 miles long weekend or a 1000-1200 mile week. Stopping to see things, hike, starting late, stopping early. The real advantage of having her on the bike rather than in the cage is that she can't buy stuff at the antique places we go through. RR
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I certainly will. First week if May we have a group heading to Big Bend Nat'l Park (SW Texas) that will be a 4000+ mile week. That should give me a good assessment of the RSL saddle that I will report here. RR